Question: We have a hedge of Rose of Sharon plants down the side of our driveway. They’re getting a little overgrown. They’re also very thick because they’ve spread by seed, too. What is the best time ...

Q: We live in Upper Bucks. Our Rose of Sharon dies off every winter, never growing into a tall bush. However, new shoots come up from the bottom every spring. Last winter we wrapped them in burlap to ...

Native to China and India, rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a popular plant choice for many homeowners who like to use it for hedges, yard borders, and ornamental focal points in gardens. However ...

Like many of you, I really like Rose of Sharon shrubs. But, unlike many of you, I would never plant it because of its invasiveness. The darn thing reseeds like crazy and becomes almost impossible to ...

Sometimes we all need a little privacy. Maybe you’d like to sit on the patio and sip your coffee while lounging in your PJs. Or maybe there’s a view of an ugly brick wall or your neighbor’s garbage ...

A rose of Sharon shrub in New York. Not related to rose, rose of Sharon is a tough shrub that bears colorful blossoms that look like hibiscus blossoms, even under urban conditions. Lee Reich An unsung ...

Well, it kind of depends on the hibiscus we’re talking about. There are three common ones people grow. The first is Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus chinensis). This is the tropical type you see in Hawaii ...

Q. We're looking for an easy-to-grow flowering shrub to plant in a corner, against an east-facing wall. It'll get sun all day long, from sun up until at least four in the afternoon, every day. Roses ...

The pink flowers of a Rose of Sharon plant with a bee on one flower - AGabriel_Photo/Shutterstock Native to China and India, rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a ...